used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
put or send forth
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
divisible by two
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
set up or found
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
intriguernoun
a person who devises plots or intrigues
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
JORDANnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
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From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Now the need for active operations on his own behalf began to be obvious to Mr. Knox.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
PhilanderverbUS /fəˈlændər/
have amorous affairs; of men
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Finding that she cared for him, he had not the smallest intention of losing Lydia.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was no intriguer for choice, nor might he be called inquisitive; but if the occasion demanded it and his own interests were involved, Philander found himself quite prepared to employ his latent gifts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TEST FOR JORDAN KELLOCK Philander Knox combined with his level temper and tolerant philosophy an element of shrewdness which those with whom his lot was now cast failed to appreciate.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was cunning, with that peculiar sort of craft that often belongs to expansive and genial natures; he could, in fact, be exceedingly sly and even unscrupulous within certain limits.
